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GMB analysis of figures for employment in councils for the third quarter 2011 shows that women account for 68.2% of the reduction in employment in local councils in England & Wales.

The South East is the worst affected region, with women accounting for 75.6% of the drop but they are more than 50% in every region. In 20 of the 375 councils, women account for 100% or more of the drop.